MA5K carbine: Difference between revisions
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[[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px| | [[File:Alternate MA5K.jpg|thumb|300px|right|An MA5K with a modified grip and no flash suppressor.]] | ||
The MA5K is a | The MA5K is a carbine version of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of [[M118 7.62x51mm Full Metal Jacket Armor-Piercing|7.62mm ammunition]].<ref name="Waypoint"/> The weapon is likely lighter and easier to carry than larger assault weapons. Aesthetically, it resembles a cross between an MA5 ICWS and a [[BR55 Battle Rifle]], and features a design that appears almost skeletal. The MA5K can be assembled in various configurations.<ref>'''''Halo: Ghosts of Onyx''''' cover art</ref> | ||
It is likely that the MA5K was produced specifically for Special Operations forces because of its lighter frame, which would allow quicker maneuvering and a less visible profile, and probably for its lighter aural signature, which suits the requirements of commando missions well. This would make it well suited for use by [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, as well as by vehicle crews, since it would not take up much room inside a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|drop pod]] or a vehicle. | It is likely that the MA5K was produced specifically for Special Operations forces because of its lighter frame, which would allow quicker maneuvering and a less visible profile, and probably for its lighter aural signature, which suits the requirements of commando missions well. This would make it well suited for use by [[Orbital Drop Shock Trooper]]s, as well as by vehicle crews, since it would not take up much room inside a [[Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle|drop pod]] or a vehicle. | ||
Revision as of 07:02, August 7, 2012
Template:Weapon Infobox The MA5K Carbine is a firearm used almost exclusively by United Nations Space Command Special Operations forces, especially by the SPARTAN-IIIs. It is part of Misriah Armory's MA5 Series.[1][2]
Design details
The MA5K is a carbine version of the standard MA5 Individual Combat Weapon System. It is fully automatic and receives a thirty-round magazine of 7.62mm ammunition.[1] The weapon is likely lighter and easier to carry than larger assault weapons. Aesthetically, it resembles a cross between an MA5 ICWS and a BR55 Battle Rifle, and features a design that appears almost skeletal. The MA5K can be assembled in various configurations.[3]
It is likely that the MA5K was produced specifically for Special Operations forces because of its lighter frame, which would allow quicker maneuvering and a less visible profile, and probably for its lighter aural signature, which suits the requirements of commando missions well. This would make it well suited for use by Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, as well as by vehicle crews, since it would not take up much room inside a drop pod or a vehicle.
Trivia
The 'K' in this weapon's designation follows the tradition of modern German weapons with 'K' in their designations. 'K' stands for "kurz", meaning "short", or "karabiner", meaning "carbine".
List of appearances
- Halo: Ghosts of Onyx (First appearance)
Sources
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